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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799, 1,103.28 and 634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799, 1,103.28 and 634.06 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799 : 1,103.28 = 634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799/1,103.28 = 634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799x = 1,103.28 × 634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799x = 699,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,545.72/799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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